Sooryavanshi's 97 and Archer's wickets eliminate SRH, Rajasthan Royals advance to Qualifier 2
Rajasthan Royals advanced to Qualifier 2 after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad, setting up a match against Gujarat Titans tonight.
How last night went · Match 1535463
Jofra Archer's three early wickets seal Rajasthan Royals' progress into Qualifier 2 to face Gujarat Titans
The one to remember
At Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Rajasthan Royals secured their spot in Qualifier 2. Sooryavanshi was the standout, smashing 97 runs off just 29 balls to help RR post a massive 243/8. Jofra Archer also made a significant impact, taking three crucial early wickets that ultimately led to Sunrisers Hyderabad being bowled out for 196 in 19.2 overs, ending their run.
Tonight on the field
Tonight, the playoffs continue with Qualifier 2, as Gujarat Titans face Rajasthan Royals. This match determines who will go on to the final. Rajasthan Royals, who finished the league stage with 16 points, will be looking to secure their place in the championship match.
Where things stand
| # | Team | M | W | L | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.783 |
| 2 | GT | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.695 |
| 3 | SRH | 14 | 9 | 5 | 18 | +0.524 |
| 4 | RR | 14 | 8 | 6 | 16 | +0.189 |
| 5 | PBKS | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 | +0.309 |
| 6 | DC | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | -0.651 |
| 7 | KKR | 14 | 6 | 7 | 13 | -0.147 |
| 8 | CSK | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 | -0.345 |
| 9 | MI | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.584 |
| 10 | LSG | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | -0.740 |
Where every fan stands tonight
- RCB — Royal Challengers Bengaluru has locked in the top spot with 18 points and a NRR of 0.783.
- GT — Gujarat Titans are locked in with 18 points and a NRR of 0.695, ready for Qualifier 2.
- SRH — Sunrisers Hyderabad finished with 18 points but were eliminated after their loss in the Eliminator.
- PBKS — Punjab Kings are eliminated from the competition, finishing with 15 points.
- RR — Rajasthan Royals, with 16 points, are still in the running and will play in Qualifier 2.
- KKR — Kolkata Knight Riders are eliminated, finishing their campaign with 13 points.
- CSK — Chennai Super Kings are eliminated from the tournament, ending with 12 points.
- DC — Delhi Capitals are eliminated from contention, ending their season with 14 points.
- MI — Mumbai Indians are eliminated, concluding their season with 8 points.
- LSG — Lucknow Super Giants are eliminated from the competition, finishing with 8 points.
Names worth knowing
Orange Cap
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Rajasthan Royals) — 680 runs
- Sai Sudarshan (Gujarat Titans) — 652 runs
- Heinrich Klaasen (Sunrisers Hyderabad) — 624 runs
- Shubman Gill (Gujarat Titans) — 618 runs
- Ishan Kishan (Sunrisers Hyderabad) — 602 runs
Purple Cap
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) — 26 wkts
- Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals) — 24 wkts
- Anshul Kamboj (Chennai Super Kings) — 21 wkts
- Eshan Malinga (Sunrisers Hyderabad) — 20 wkts
Around the boundary
RCB finishes at the top of the table on net run rate. Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the top spot in the league standings, concluding their season with 18 points and an impressive net run rate (NRR) of 0.783. Gujarat Titans also finished with 18 points, but their NRR of 0.695 placed them second. Sunrisers Hyderabad matched their 18 points, however, their NRR of 0.524 put them in third position. The net run rate was the deciding factor among these three teams, who all concluded the league stage tied on points.
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